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2017 Chevrolet Malibu driver assistance problems

65 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 54,000. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
65
of this car's complaints
9%
typical mileage
54,000
crashes
2
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Warnings
    5
  • Automatic emergency braking
    4
  • Assist
    2
  • Adaptive cruise control
    2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Chevrolet Malibu driver assistance problems in other years

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Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2017 Chevrolet Malibu owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 14, 2025 · Driver assistance, Transmission · IL

I have had 2 incidents, and paid for repairs both times. When put in park, SHIFT TO PARK warning lights come on. First time, Oct 4, 2021. Second time Dec 16, 2024. In 2021 I was told there should be a recall, it happens a lot. I'm not seeing recall, and think I should get my money back.

Filed Feb 10, 2024 · Driver assistance · FL

Car will NOT recognize being shifted to park so transmission stays engaged, lights stay on you are basically trapped in your car until it recognizes the shifter is in park

Filed Jul 16, 2023 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · IL

When l park my car it keeps saying it’s not parked

Filed Mar 24, 2023 · Driver assistance, Electrical · SC

Back left door will not open, from inside or outside. Has happen before and then will open a few days later. this time it’s been a week. Black paint also needs to be recalled.

Filed Jan 19, 2023 · Brakes, Driver assistance · TX

Driving down highway slowed down brake assist kicked in for no reason I was stuck in traffic not moving but maybe 2 mph brakes locked up got super hard codes read brake booster and vacuum pump. Screen went black “parking assist off” came on dashboard earlier that morning but nothing seemed to be wrong with the car. Thank God I wasn’t going faster I could have died!

Filed Nov 8, 2022 · Driver assistance, Steering · OH · crash · 3 injuries

Issue 1 Changing lanes at a red light and car steering wheel locked up causing the car to go one lane too many to the right and get struck by another vehicle Issue 2 car shuts off at every stop and hesitates to take off causing unsafe conditions

Filed Oct 20, 2022 · Brakes, Driver assistance · OH

My vehicle has become harder to bake almost to the point that the brake doesn’t work took my car to have it accessed and was told my brake booster is damaged and causing my car to barely brake it is extremely dangerous can cause harm to myself or my family

Filed Jun 26, 2022 · Brakes, Driver assistance · FL

This vehicle has been in the shop multiple times for the vacuum pump brakes to be replaced by the dealership. This is the 3rd time that the time the car will be taken to the dealership for the car to have the vacuum pump replaced, due to almost being in a major accident the 2nd time in the middle of a 4 way intersection because the brakes went out and the vehicle had to be towed. The brakes continues to lock up and is a danger to our safety. This car has been reported to General Motors to made as a recall. This car is consider a LEMON at this point and I would like for someone to contact me at [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Mar 19, 2022 · Driver assistance, Electrical · MI

While I was driving my car went into engine saving mood. My speed was reduces rapidly.

Filed May 8, 2021 · Driver assistance, Steering · 39,800 miles · CA

After getting my 2017 chevy malibu minor service a few weeks later as I was driving and came to a stop light when the light turned green as I lift my foot off the brake I noticed the steering wheel did a jet and the a message appeared on the instrument panel that said something like "steering assist reduced use caution while driving. That was the first time now I've seen the message multiple times and it always happens after I've come to a complete stop and then release my foot from the brake pedal to start back driving

Questions about the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu driver assistance

Does the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu have driver assistance problems?

Owners have filed 65 complaints about the driver assistance of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2017 Chevrolet Malibu driver assistance problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 54,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu driver assistance?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Malibu have the most driver assistance problems?

The Chevrolet Malibu model years with the most driver assistance complaints are 2009 (264 complaints), 2010 (244 complaints) and 2011 (183 complaints).

Other 2017 Chevrolet Malibu problems

Engine 258Electrical 161Transmission 139Acceleration 135Brakes 73Fuel system 60Steering 47Lights 21Body 19Airbags 14Suspension 10Seat belts 7Visibility 7Wheels 7Seats 6Locks 1Tires 1

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